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Party Politics
A political podcast from two smart guys providing you with up-to-date policy and politics for your next cocktail party.
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Fire Triangle
In the past two years, half a dozen chemical disasters have ripped apart Texas neighborhoods, sent dozens of people to the hospital and killed unsuspecting bystanders as well as workers. Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media spent the better part of 2020 investigating these events to answer the question: why do so many chemical disasters keep happening in Texas, and what—if anything—is being done to prevent more?
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Houston Public Media Local Newscasts
Local newscasts from Houston Public Media, updated during drive times.
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Next Question with Ernie Manouse
Transportation
United pilots picket board meeting in Houston, demanding better pay and work-life balance
Posted on · A group of about 300 United employees protested outside in downtown in hopes of better employment contracts at a pivotal time for the industry.
Traffic
Third Ward bike-lane project moving forward despite pushback from Houston City Council member
Posted on · Council member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz has organized a townhall meeting Thursday to discuss the details of an ongoing road reconstruction project that includes the addition of bike lanes and reduction of vehicle lanes. But Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, putting up most of the money for the project, says it's proceeding as planned.
Houston
Police respond to call at Houston home of Sen. Ted Cruz; HPD says no criminal activity involved
Posted on · Cruz resides at the River Oaks home with his wife and two daughters.
League City
League City Council approves criteria change for children’s books in the city library
Posted on · The policy will prohibit the city from spending tax dollars on children's books that feature "obscenity or other harmful content."
Housing
Why some Texas cities and counties had to return millions of dollars meant to help renters during the pandemic
Posted on · For some local relief programs, a lack of staffing, political support and effective community outreach got in the way of spending federal funds to prevent evictions, a new report found. More than $30 million went unspent and had to be returned.
Texas
New Texas House bill would give survivor benefits to families of National Guard who die on state active duty
Posted on · State Rep. Richard Raymond, a Democrat from Laredo, said he designed the legislation with Operation Lone Star in mind.
Food
First robot server in Houston debuts at UH’s Eric’s Restaurant
Posted on · Servi is the newest addition to the team at Eric's, which is part of the Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership.
Energy & Environment
EPA finds the cleanup of the Jones Road Superfund in Northwest Harris County “not protective” of human health
Posted on · The Superfund site is located in the Cypress Shopping Centre strip mall off Jones Road. A former dry cleaners failed to dispose of its chemicals properly, contaminating the groundwater and soil.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: Houston’s best soups
Posted on · In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss their favorite soups at restaurants around Greater Houston.
Houston Matters
The Texas Killing Fields, and Houston’s best soups (Dec. 7, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A new series on Netflix examines The Texas Killing Fields, a string of unsolved murders along a stretch of I-45. Then, we discuss the week in politics. And food writers talk about their favorite places for soup in the city.
Texas
Authorities continue search for Houston man reported missing at Canyon Lake
Posted on · Aamir Ali, a 22-year-old former University of Houston student, was last seen Friday night by friends he was camping with. Some of his personal belongings were found Saturday near the water.
News
Former President Donald Trump’s company is found guilty of criminal tax fraud
Posted on · Trump and his company have repeatedly faced criminal investigations but this case marks the first time his company has been charged, tried, and convicted on criminal charges.
Business
Forbes list names H-E-B as the 6th-largest private company in the U.S.
Posted on · Twenty Texas companies made Forbes’ Largest Private Companies List for 2022. Only H-E-B came in the top 10.
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
Posted on · Nelson planned to retire from the Senate after 30 years in office. But her nomination will give Abbott a clearer path to having his nominee confirmed by the Senate after his last three have gone unconfirmed.
Sports
Justin Verlander leaves Astros, agrees to 2-year contract with Mets
Posted on · Verlander agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday.
Texas
Texas lawmakers ask state agency to delay power market redesign until after 2023 legislative session
Posted on · In a Monday committee hearing, lawmakers questioned whether a Public Utility Commission proposal to redesign Texas’ electricity market would lead to the building of more natural-gas-fired power plants. Regulators say it would.
Harris County
Lesley Briones names public safety, flood control as top priorities as Precinct 4 Commissioner
Posted on · Briones will take office as Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 4 on January 1, 2023.
Houston Matters
Verlander heads to New York (Dec. 6, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: What does star pitcher Justin Verlander signing with the Mets mean for the Astros and fans?
Arts & Culture
The best places to see holiday lights in Houston in 2022
Posted on · Several Houston-area neighborhoods offer extensive, themed light displays that can be enjoyed free of charge by community members. There also are ticketed displays being held throughout the region this month.
Elections
Texas’ top election official will leave his post at the end of the year
Posted on · Secretary of State John Scott oversaw an audit of the 2020 elections in some counties that found no evidence of widespread fraud.